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The Skiing Books
Amazon Price: $11.19
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by Martin Volken, Scott Schell, Margaret Wheeler
Amazon Price: $13.57
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» This new "Backcountry Skiing" guidebook is destined to become a classic in The Mountaineers Books collection ... one that will be considered an indispensible reference in the libraries of mountaineers...
» This is a great book. It allows beginners to develop a good base of knowledge and provides a great reference for those with years of experience. It is exactly what we have come to expect from the Mo...
» This probably is the sixth of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series books that I have purchased as published by the Mountaineers Books. As with those other texts, I was able to learn some things and...
» This is a great book. Not too basic and not too advanced for someone wanting to get into the best way to ski-the earn your turns way.
I used to teach alpine touring and ski mountaineering...
» The collaborative effort of Martine Volken (IFMGA certified Swiss Mountain Guide, founder and owner of Pro Guiding Services and Pro Ski Service of North Bend, Washington); Scott Schell, and certified ...
by David Scaletti
Amazon Price: $11.19
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by Harald Harb
Amazon Price: $13.57
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» Like him or not, Harb lays out skiing clearly. Harb lays out skiing the way it's supposed to be done. If you follow what he lays out, put in the time, and have some good luck, you'll get great. I c...
» This is the latest of Harald Harb's books on skiing. Over the last decade Harb has written a series of books that promote his alternative ski technique and instructional system, the Primary Movements ...
» Harald Harbs Essentials of Skiing (+DVD) is the best ski book I've read yet (out of 3 or 4). The technique is modern and well suited to newer equipment. My two complaints are that he tends to digres...
» Excellent book! Easy to read with good picture examples and do at home excercises. Definitely helps to achieve good solid ski technique!
» Harald is a major force in ski instruction and race coaching. Essentials of Skiing is exactly that, there is no BS. The sample turn approach is fantastic and the exercises work! I have been studying, ...
by William A. Kerig
Amazon Price: $10.85
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» This book is one of the most thrilling, inspiring, books i have ever read. It tells the story of how one copes with the loss of a loved one. Throughout this incredible journey, Kye Peterson goes on a ...
» Bill Kerig made his bones as a skier competing for ten years on the World Pro Mogul Tour. After retiring in 1996, he began building his reputation as a writer and film producer/director, married an un...
by Elsa Maartman Beskow
Amazon Price: $17.95
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» Ollie goes off an a ski trip and meets a few strange characters. King Winter has trouble with a witch and its all rather good fun in a simple way
» We love all of her books and buy them 1 at a time as we can afford them. In an age of big in your face pop up books and childrens books that make your eyes hurt these books are a wonderful find. As al...
» Ollie gets his first pair of skiis and uses them in the woods near his home somewhere in Scandanavia. He meets up with Jack-Frost, and some other colorful characters. The art-work is of a style and ...
by R. Mark Elling
Amazon Price: $12.89
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» This book is the perfect supplement to on-hill lessons. That's an enormous endorsement, because any book or method which proposes to make you an expert skier while sitting on your couch is completely...
» This book presents a relatively simple approach to skiing that works in all conditions (with some modifications). I don't use it all the time, but there are times when it is useful to revert to ... I...
» You cannot learn skiing by reading a book. Like any other skills, good skiing requires hours and hours of training. However, it is good to read "how to" manual before going to the hills. It is also es...
» Of all the numerous books on ski instruction that I have, this is among the best. The text and the illustrations are perfectly in sync and they are equally compelling explanations of what is going on...
» Do not agree with some of the "tools", especially "steering". Do not think that an intermediate skier (as myself) can benefit from the "tools" introduced in this book. I did learn something new in th...
by Beekley Collection At The Mammoth Ski Museum
Amazon Price: $11.19
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by Melanie Davis Jones
Amazon Price: $4.95
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» Great little book for the beginning reader who is also a beginning skier!
by John Fry
Amazon Price: $19.11
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» This book is perfect for the person who loves history and skiing. I think it would be a little dry for the average reader. Personally, I enjoyed reading about where skiing has come from, and it made m...
» Most comprehensive review of winter sports, especially Skiing that has been published in years. His first hand observations and knowledge have given a rarely found "life" to the many aspects that hav...
» This is just a great book about the world of skiing. John Fry combines a complete knowledge of skiing with a terrific writing style that makes every page a joy to read.
» If you are a skier with at least a modicum of curiosity about how the sport you are passionate about evolved and mushroomed, and who the players were along the way, this is a book that tells the whole...
» With ski icon John Fry as author and with a delicious poster art "cover" of spectacular ski slopes, any thoroughbred skier will find this book a gem - a fascinating 50 year chronicle of the developmen...
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